Job Information
Job Category
Transportation, Urban Design
Company Name
City of Sacramento
Position Level
Other
Job Description
The Public Works Department, Division of Mobility and Sustainability is seeking a Senior Planner to be part of the Transportation Planning section to support the efforts for transportation safety. The section’s work is long-range transportation planning and includes policy, project and program management. Specific tasks for this position include being a leader on a team comprised of transportation planners, as well as leading large high-profile efforts such as the City’s Vision Zero program and red-light camera program. The Transportation Senior Planner will support the City’s Transportation Planning Section working on transportation planning which includes community listening and engagement, data analysis, policy, and staff mentorship. The ideal candidate is an innovative, inquisitive, and resourceful individual who works successfully in a team-oriented environment; has outstanding communication and interpersonal skills; is able to conduct complex transportation studies and research; can independently and effectively work with staff in other city departments, appointed and elected officials, community leaders, school districts, and community groups; and can supervise staff to their success. Under direction of the Transportation Principal Planner, the Senior Planner performs responsible administrative and professional transportation planning work; provides lead direction of assigned staff engaged in performing duties in the research, compilation, analysis, and transportation planning work or by assuming highly complex and critical planning assignments. - Plans, assigns, coordinates, supervises, and reviews the work of professional planning staff and others in the preparation, revision, and administration of master plans, zoning ordinances, environmental compliance (CEQA/NEPA) and development regulations. - Compiles and evaluates data and makes recommendations for the more complex planning projects; manages compliance permits and consultant/contractor contract administration for all City and private development projects. - Manages environmental investigations, remedial actions, and oversight of budgets. - Represents the City in public and official meetings with other city departments, organizations, and professional groups on planning matters related to environmental issues, land use entitlements, policy development and development applications. - Serves on interdepartmental committees related to land use issues; responds to concerned individuals, developers, community and professional groups related to various planning policies and regulations. - Prepares and presents staff reports for the Planning Commission and City Council; attends and facilitates community meetings and holds public hearings. - Interprets and applies applicable regulations, codes, and policies; conducts special studies or projects related to current, long range and environmental planning. - Performs other or related duties as assigned.Required Skills / Experience / Education
Knowledge of: - Principles and practices of land use planning, environmental decision-making, and governmental planning. - Applicable Federal and State regulations, and local laws, ordinances and guidelines, including the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), National Environmental Policy Act, Superfund Amendments. - General Plan and specific plan preparation. - Regulations and procedures affecting local planning agencies. - Other disciplines related to city planning such as architecture, urban design, historical preservation, urban studies, environmental studies, land use planning, transportation, public administration, or economic development. - Project management. - Statistical concepts and methods. - Use of computers, computer applications, and software. Ability to: - Lead professional and technical personnel on a team or project. - Provide technical advice to subordinate personnel in solving difficult assignments. - Perform technical research on planning, including environmental, economic, and transportation problems, analyze data and present recommendations on complex planning projects. - Recognize and analyze potential environmental and policy impacts, develop planning policies and implementation strategies. - Establish effective working relationships with employees, elected officials, government agencies, the business community, and the general public. - Persuade, negotiate, and develop alternatives and resolve conflict among competing interests. - Represent the City in meetings with other City departments, organizations, and professional groups on matters pertaining to development applications. - Communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing; make presentations before large and small groups; organize and lead meetings to facilitate public participation. - Prepare clear, concise, and accurate reports, correspondence, and policy documents. EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Experience: Five years of progressively responsible experience in urban planning. Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in planning, architecture, engineering or other design-related field, urban studies, environmental planning, public administration, political science, economics, or closely related field. PROOF OF EDUCATION Should education be used to qualify for this position, then proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment. Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable. An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credential's evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due at time of appointmentUS Citizenship Required?
Yes
Will security clearance be required?
No
Salary Range
$93,045.66 - $130,924.58 Annually
Application Deadline
08/21/2026
Position Type
Permanent Full-Time
Travel
10%
Primary Language Required
English
Job Location
Location Address
915 I Street, RM 2000
Sacramento, California
95814
Contact Information
Hiring Contact Name
City of Sacramento Human Resources Department
Phone Number
(916) 808-5726
Website
https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/employment